Strategic Planning Lead - Major & Rural Projects (Remote)

Carrington West; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 76,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote / Hybrid work

Minimum 1 day in office per month

Job summary

Carrington West in the West Midlands is seeking a Principal Planning Officer - Development Management to lead major and complex planning applications and to present reports to committees. This role offers flexible remote/hybrid working with minimum one day per month in the office, requires MRTPI with relevant degree and post‑graduate experience, and provides the opportunity to influence rural and strategic planning decisions.

Qualifications

• MRTPI with relevant degree and post-graduate experience.
• Proven experience in managing major and complex planning applications.
• Confident presenting to planning committees.
• Experience in rural planning and strategic applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead major and complex planning applications.
• Prepare detailed reports for committees.
• Provide expert advice to Members and stakeholders.
• Mentor junior staff and support service improvements.
• Liaise with internal teams and external partners.

Skills

Managing major/complex applications

Presenting to planning committees

Rural planning experience

Strategic applications

Education

MRTPI with relevant degree and post-graduate experience

Job description

Carrington West in the West Midlands is seeking a Principal Planning Officer - Development Management to lead major and complex planning applications and to present reports to committees. This role offers flexible remote/hybrid working with minimum one day per month in the office, requires MRTPI with relevant degree and post‑graduate experience, and provides the opportunity to influence rural and strategic planning decisions.